Purple Crayon Foundation
Purple Crayon Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2021 filing reports 20 grants totaling $782,998. The foundation’s 2020 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; its 2021 grant figures describe giving in that filing year.
Purple Crayon Foundation at a glance
In short: Purple Crayon Foundation gave $783K across 20 grants in 2021 (avg $39K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $782,998
- Grants made (2021)
- 20
- Average grant
- $39,150
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (86% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Purple Crayon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is a statement from a filing marked as the organization’s final return, not a current application instruction.
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 W 47Th St Ny8-114-07-07 Aft, New York, NY 10036-1510
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Purple Crayon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Washington Fdn ($450K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $740K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 20 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 7% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 2% each to recipients in Idaho, Texas, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 20 grants totaling $783K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Fdn Seattle, WA | Uw Bothell | $250,000 |
| Minority Veterans of America Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $55,000 |
| University of Washington Fdn Seattle, WA | Tribal Clinic Law FD | $50,000 |
| University of Washington Fdn Seattle, WA | Student Veterans Support | $50,000 |
| University of Washington Fdn Seattle, WA | Riverways Program | $50,000 |
| University of Washington Fdn Seattle, WA | Law Mediation Clinic | $50,000 |
| Bellevue College Fdn FBO KBCS Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation Pullman, WA | WSU Bread Lab | $50,000 |
| Technology Access Fdn Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Renton Regional Community Fdn Renton, WA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $144,425 | $789,530 | $782,998 | 20 | $144,060 | $17,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Purple Crayon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations including university foundations, a veterans organization, and organizations working in areas such as technology access, global development, conservation, and cultural traditions. Washington State University Foundation describes its mission as promoting and stewarding private support for Washington State University and its regional campuses. Global Partnerships describes itself as an impact-first investment fund manager with a charitable mission to expand opportunity for people living in poverty in developing countries. Washington Wild says it protects and restores wild lands and waters in Washington through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Northwest Folklife says it creates opportunities to celebrate and participate in the evolving cultural traditions of the Pacific Northwest. The American Banjo Museum says it works to preserve and promote the banjo and expand appreciation of its history and music.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $782,998. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable awards included $250,000 to University of Washington Foundation for UW Bothell; $55,000 to Minority Veterans of America for unrestricted general support; and $50,000 each to University of Washington Foundation for several purposes, Bellevue College Foundation FBO KBCS for unrestricted general support, Washington State University Foundation for the WSU Bread Lab, and Technology Access Foundation for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alyson McGregor was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Purple Crayon Foundation is led by Alyson McGregor, Trustee on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alyson McGregor
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Purple Crayon Foundation
How much does Purple Crayon Foundation give each year?
Purple Crayon Foundation gave $783K across 20 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Purple Crayon Foundation's typical grant size?
Purple Crayon Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $39,150, across 20 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Purple Crayon Foundation give grants?
Purple Crayon Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants).
Does Purple Crayon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Purple Crayon Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Purple Crayon Foundation's largest grantees?
Purple Crayon Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include University of Washington Fdn ($450,000 across 5 grants), Minority Veterans of America ($55,000) and Bellevue College Fdn FBO KBCS ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Purple Crayon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations including university foundations, a veterans organization, and organizations working in areas such as technology access, global development, conservation, and cultural traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Purple Crayon Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Purple Crayon Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Purple Crayon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Purple Crayon Foundation's EIN?
Purple Crayon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6498747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Purple Crayon Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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